A comprehensive collection of primary source material for all those studying communications at university and pre-university level. Extracts include a range of texts including journalism and writings on film, television and popular culture

This textbook brings together a comprehensive collection of primary source material for those studying communications at university and pre-university level. Extracts include a range of texts from academic and non-academic works including journalism and writings on film, television and popular culture. Each extract in the book is accompanied by commentary which places the writing in its historical and critical context. The editors discuss the significance of each piece of writing, identify key theoretical terms and positions and explain its importance for communication studies.

This volume assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. For students who have never studied Communication Studies before, it will give an idea of what to expect. For students already studying Media or Communication Studies at school or college, it will provide a concise but comprehensive learning aid.
Part One includes an overview of Communication Studies, a survey of the current approaches to and theories about Communication that are taught in the majority of UK universities, and the Communication Studies Toolkit - a roundup of the different approaches used to make sense of their objects...